SportsCardLink Vintage Card and Memorabilia Auction: Ends Wed, May 4th
SportsCardLink's Spring Featured Auction of cards and memorabilia is about to end, as it closes this Wednesday, May 4th. That means it's time to place your bids! The auction contains over 300 Vintage, Graded card and memorabilia lots with no seller reserves. Lots will begin closing on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. EST. There is no extended bidding - lots close "ebay style" at the exact time/date specified in the auction listing. Click here for more.

The Distinguished Auction - A Dying Breed?
There was a time when auctions were very limited in our industry and only the very best of the best items were offered in, what many people considered to be, a grand event. That is not the case anymore as some auctions have ceased being "events" and have now become merely a preferred method of selling. In the following piece, Joe Orlando discusses this change in our hobby and wonders if the word "auction" will ever carry the same meaning again. More...

SET REVIEW

The 1966 Topps Superman Set - More Adventures for Superman Collectors
Superman is not only the most popular comic book character of all-time, but the fabled character has also been the subject of many popular movies and television shows over the years. In 1966, Topps decided to commemorate the popular 1950s Adventures of Superman television show with a 66-card set. For those of you who remember the series, the intro to the show is quite memorable. In the following article, we learn more about the popular Man of Steel issue. More...

PSA SET REGISTRYSM SPOTLIGHT

Franks t9 Set - The Number One Current Finest 1911 Turkey Red Boxing (T9) Set
As hobbyists, we often talk about cards that possess exceptional eye-appeal due to their design or possibly the artwork used within a particular set. That said, most cards that fit that description are standard-sized issues or smaller like the T206s in baseball. Other times, cards combine all those attributes in addition to a much larger format, which really gives them a striking appearance. That is the case with the T9 Boxing cards. While the total number of cards needed to complete the set is small (26), the cards themselves are enormous. At 5 ¾" by 8" these brown bordered relics help bring the boxers of the past, like James Jeffries and Jack Johnson, to life. The 2011 award winning set has a GPA of 5.75, the finest of all-time on the registry. Click here to view.

PSA Set Registry Awards
The 2011 PSA Set Registry Awards deadline is Tuesday, May 31st, at 5pm EST (2 p.m. PST). All sets which have a completion factor of at least 95% at the deadline will be in contention. For more information, click here.

New Set Registry Special!
All Sports and Non-Sports - $14 Per Card/No minimum - Cards Valued Under $500 Each. Click here for details.

Visit the Set Registry News page and learn which set composites have been recently added to the Registry and other Set Registry news.

Fun, informative, and sometimes controversial, the PSA Set Registry Messageboard is the place to get involved with other collectors who are currently participating in the Set Registry program or are just beginning. Click here to chat on the Set Registry Messageboard.

Question: Is the best way to judge the rarity of a ticket based on the attendance at the event?

Answer: The rarity of tickets goes much deeper than the mere attendance at an event. Even if the event announces an attendance of 50,000, the reality is that a very small percentage of those attendees keep their tickets. In addition, these days, a lot of attendees do not even receive or obtain the full, season tickets. They simply use the electronic tickets for admission, which are not the tickets that collectors desire or ones that PSA grades. Obviously, vintage tickets can be extremely scarce but even current tickets are a lot tougher than people think they are. What matters is how many "survive" an event, not how many were made.

COLLECTORS SURVEY

When it comes to Superhero-based trading card sets, which type of set do you find most appealing?

Results from last survey: 61% would most want a Babe Ruth professional model bat. Click here for a complete breakdown.

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PSA MAY GRADING SPECIALS

Hurry! To take advantage of this special, all orders must be postmarked between 5/1/2011 - 5/31/2011!

Collectors Club Special #1:
Sports & Non Sports Cards - All Years - $8 Per Card - 25 Card Minimum - 10 Business Days (approx.)
For Cards Valued Under $250 • For Gold & Platinum Members • Turnaround is Approximately 10 Business Days
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Collectors Club Special #2:
Sports & Non Sports Cards - All Years - $6 Per Card - 20 Card Minimum - 45 Business Days (approx.)
For Cards Valued Under $100 • For Gold & Platinum Members • Turnaround is Approximately 45 Business Days
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PSA/DNA Special:
Any autograph that has passed authentication from PSA/DNA can now be graded at 50% off the regular price!
No Membership Required!
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For more information on how to list your inventory, contact Ryan Foster at [email protected].